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World War Z: The Learning #22


I don't go to movies although I did start watching some documentaries while on the treadmill.  In fact, I could probably count on one hand the movies I've seen in the theater in the last ten years... truthfully.  For some reason, I wanted to see World War Z.  1) I've heard good things about the movie (LH said awesome things as did others).  2) Brad Pitt directed and acted in the movie  3) IDK... what was I thinking?  Anyway, my pal J, and I planned an outing to the movie.  1) We searched the movie times (on Thursday... important to note).  2) We decided on a place for an early dinner before (People's Organic).  3) We figured the time that would give us time to eat, converse, relax, and make it to the movie on time.  Yea us!!  Everything worked out perfectly with enough time to purchase a cookie at Good Earth.  As we entered the movie theater a perfect fifteen minutes before the movie started at 5:40, we realized movie times had changes since Thursday.  World War Z started at 7:50 not 5:40.  DANG!!  First lesson learned, check the movie times.  Movie times change on Friday... who knew?!  Neither of us are shoppers, so hanging out in the mall for over an hour was interesting, but I learned from my experience.  1) Some people pay $120 for jeans (thanks Lucky Brand store... although they are coming out with new jeans that will be entirely made in the US of A).  2) See See Chocolates give free samples.  3) Southdale isn't a happening place on Friday evening (probably a good time to shop if you indeed are going to shop).  4) When I get a new iPad, I'm going to get an iPad Mini (Yep, we probably spent an hour talking to the peeps in the Apple Store).

As for World War Z, in the first ten minutes, I thought I had made a huge mistake... too many zombies crashing into windows and explosions.  Of course I knew it wouldn't be super realistic (it is a movie about zombies), I had expected something different, something more like the ending of the movie.  I did like the ending although it was a bit contrived.  During the movie I learned about zombies.  If you're not sure if you are around the zombie, check their mouth... they move their mouth like a chipmunk would.   Overall, the movie was good but it was supes long and expensive.  It's a good reminder that I shouldn't go to the movie theater to watch a movie unless I really, really, really, really want to see it.

BTW- Brad Pitt and Matt Damon (who was not in the movie, but should have been) are still my two favorite actors.

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LH said…
Sounds like you really enjoyed it. Going to the summer
Blockbusters is grand.

Enjoyed this post.....
8:44 PM
KC said…
I am catching up on your learning. I knew you'd rock this challenge! Chiming in to say that Matty D is my fave too.
8:23 AM
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